The distance between Swanage and Peterborough is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Swanage to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Peterborough.
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Take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).
The distance between Swanage and Peterborough is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Swanage and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wareham Station, London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
South Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Swanage and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and Peterborough. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £79($95) | hourly | 339km (211 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 55m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £95($115) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train | 4h 50m | £26($31) | hourly | 318km (197 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £56($66) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.